Chapel Hill, North Carolina - Senator John Edwards continues
to gain support from people across the country, and today the John Edwards
for President campaign announced that more than 40 Virginia Democratic
leaders endorsed Edwards for president. These prominent leaders include
state House Democratic Leader Ward Armstrong, numerous state legislators,
a former President of the NAACP's Virginia State Caucus and a number of
Virginia Democratic Party officials. These leaders join Virginia Democratic
Party Chairman Dick Cranwell, who endorsed Edwards in February, in supporting
Edwards for President.

"John Edwards will restore our standing in the world and lift up all
Americans and Virginians," said Armstrong. "As we work to take back the
Virginia state House, I am proud to have Senator Edwards as a partner in
bringing hope and prosperity to all Americans."

"When I endorsed John in February, I said that it was because Democrats
need to put our best candidate forward in 2008, and that John Edwards was
the fastest horse in the race," said Cranwell. "I am proud to see
that so many strong Virginia Democrats agree."

State Senator Janet Howell endorsed Edwards saying, "He has specific
plans to end the war, provide universal health care, fight global warming
and strengthen the middle class. Edwards is exactly the kind of leader
we need."

Local Elected Officials
Arlington County Treasurer Frank O'Leary
Arlington County Board Member Chris Zimmerman
Arlington County School Board Chair Libby Garvey
Arlington County School Board Member Ed Fendley
Arlington County School Board Member Frank Wilson
Mayor of Charlottesville David Brown
Hampton City Treasurer Molly Joseph Ward
Smyth County Clerk of the Court Jimmy L. Warren
Washington County Treasurer Frank W. Parker
Former Arlington County School Board Chair & Current Arlington
County Board Candidate Mary Hynes

Community & Party Leaders
Former Virginia State Conference of the NAACP President Emmitt Carlton